Chapter 1

Which of the following refers to a program or process for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of an EMS system?

• Process Improvement Plan

• Total Quality System

• System Effectiveness Managment

• Quality Improvement

In 1966 the National Highway Safety Act charged which of the following agencies with the development of emergency medical service standards?

• U.S. Department of the Interior

• U.S. Department of Homeland Security

• U.S. Department of Health Services

• U.S. Department of Transportation

Which of the following agencies is responsible for establishing EMS system assessment programs?

• Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

• National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

• United States Health Services Agency (HSA)

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Which of the following best describes a communication system capable of identifying the number and location of the phone from which a caller is calling?

• Priority Dispatch 911

• Data Display 911

• Advanced 911

• Enhanced 911

What is the minimum level of certification required of ambulance personnel responsible for direct patient care?

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

• Emergency Ambulance Driver

• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

• Advanced EMT

What level of emergency medical training provides the most advanced pre-hospital care?

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

• Emergency medical Responder (EMR)

• Advanced EMT

• Paramedic

Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the EMT?

• Protect and stabilize the patient.

• Maintain personal health and safety.

• Communicate with other responders on the scene.

• Provide emergency care.

What best defines the evaluation of the patient's condition in order to provide emergency care?

• Patient Advocacy

• Patient Access

• Patient Assessment

• Medical Intervention

Who is responsible for on-scene safety of EMS providers?

• Traffic Director

• All crew members

• Triage Officer

• Law Enforcement

Which of the following is a physical trait necessary for performing the duties of an EMT?

• Ability to lift and carry 200 pounds

• Ability to speak clearly

• non judgmental and fair

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations